by Matt von Holtz.
Why Top-Handle Bags Are Dominating Fashion in 2025
The top-handle bag has roots in the late 19th century, starting as a simple, functional item. By the early 20th century, it had been transformed courtesy of designers like Chanel and Hermès. The look made it a fashion “must-have” through the mid-20th century across all social classes. Today, they are perfect to accompany you to work or social settings. They’ve got that confidence about them, the kind that says, “I know what I want, and I’m carrying it with purpose.”
Top-Handle Bag Trends You Can’t Miss!
Savette – The Minimalist Must-Have Bag of the Year
Slim Symmetry Pochette Top-Handle Bag in Bone – £1,185
The soft bone shade, paired with that elongated form, makes it the ideal go-to when you want a bag that says, “I’m minimalist, but I know what I’m doing.” It’s subtle, but at the same time, it radiates confidence. You’d carry this to an art gallery or perhaps an last-minute dinner date, because it makes an impact in a quiet, almost commanding way.
Savette
Slim Symmetry Pochette Top-Handle Bag in Bone
£1,185
Valentino Garavani – Sparkle Your Way Through 2025
VSLING Mini Top-Handle Bag with Crystal-Embellished V Logo – £2,450
Let’s be real, if you’re wearing this, you’re ready for the attention! Valentino’s VSLING mini with that dazzling crystal-encrusted VLogo feels like it could take you to any exclusive or red carpet event. The crystals effortlessly catch the light, almost like you’re walking through a sea of stars. It’s a bag that brings glamour back into the everyday.
Valentino Garavani
VSLING Mini Top-Handle Bag with Crystal-Embellished V Logo
£2,450
DeMellier – Practical and Perfect for Everyday
The Midi Montreal Burgundy Smooth Top-Handle Bag – £435
You know that bag that feels just right when you need something practical? DeMellier’s Midi Montreal fits that bill perfectly. The rich burgundy leather instantly gives me autumn vibes (in the best possible way), and the fact that it has a detachable strap is a huge plus when you’re running from one thing to the next. It’s a bag you can grab without thinking twice!
DeMellier
The Midi Montreal Burgundy Smooth Top-Handle Bag
£435
Coccinelle – Compact, and Full of Personality
C-Me Mini Top-Handle Bag – £270
That logo? It’s bold, but it’s just the right amount. The soft leather, the compact size, and that top-handle? They’re not just there for looks, they’re there for you to actually enjoy carrying it. (I love the mini, perfect sized)
Coccinelle
C-Me Mini Top-Handle Bag
£270
Roberto Cavalli – Glamorous!
Mini Hobo Roar Bag with Snake Print in Argento – £950
I have to admit—I’m obsessed with the wild energy of Roberto Cavalli’s Mini Hobo Roar Bag. It’s snake print, but it’s got this metallic, silvery vibe that screams futuristic glamour. This bag is for the bold, the ones who are ready to turn heads in the best way. You might think it’s a bag only for a night out, but this one could definitely work as an unexpected day piece.
Roberto Cavalli
Mini Hobo Roar Bag with Snake Print in Argento
£950
Dolce & Gabbana – Taupe Luxury That’s Always in Style
Mini Marlene Day Leather Top-Handle Bag in Taupe – £2,850
Sleek, taupe, and undeniably chic! The Dolce & Gabbana Mini Marlene Day bag makes you feel like you own the room. The simplicity of the design, paired with the soft leather, just does something to you. The gold hardware adds that touch of richness, and it’s perfect for an evening out with friends.
Dolce & Gabbana
Mini Marlene Day Leather Top-Handle Bag in Taupe
£2,850
Jacquemus – A Pop of Red You Can’t Ignore
Le Bambino Leather Top-Handle Bag in Red – £595
The Le Bambino in red leather is just too good. It’s small, and the pop of colour makes it one of those accessories that immediately grabs attention without even trying. It’s a bag that lets you have fun while still maintaining that high-fashion vibe.
Jacquemus
Le Bambino Leather Top-Handle Bag in Red
£595
Launer – Forest Green Leather for the Modern Trendsetter
Traviata Leather Top Handle Bag in Forest Green – £2,640
Launer’s Traviata is for the woman who knows what she wants, but appreciates a touch of nature in her accessories. The forest green leather feels fresh and authoritative in the best way. If you’re someone who loves having a bag that carries a bit of class without screaming for attention, this is the one for 2025.
Launer
Traviata Leather Top Handle Bag in Forest Green
£2,640
Balenciaga – A Sleek Black Bag for Every Occasion
Rodeo Mini Handbag in Black – £2,250
Black is never boring when it’s Balenciaga. This Rodeo Mini is sleek and minimal, but the aged gold hardware? It gives it just the right amount of edge. Whether you’re pairing it with a tailored suit or a casual look, it’s a bag that just works. Honestly, this is the kind of bag that can do it all.
Balenciaga
Rodeo Mini Handbag in Black
£2,250
Mulberry – Elegant Autumn Rose
Small Lana Top-Handle Bag in Autumn Rose – £995
What I love most about this bag is the Foundry Lock, a twist on the classic Postman’s Lock. It’s like the bag version of a secret: you know there’s something special about it, but it’s subtle in the best way. The soft Autumn Rose shade? It’s warm without being overpowering.
Mulberry
Small Lana Top-Handle Bag in Autumn Rose
£995
Sarah Haran – The Versatile Bag That Does It All
Mini D 2-in-1 Patent Leather – £420
Smaller than the original Dahlia, this bag still offers plenty of space to hold your essentials (iPad, Kindle, and more). What’s brilliant about this one, is thanks to the restyle range, you can change the look depending on your mood or outfit. Whether you’re swapping in the tassel or adding the crossbody strap, it’s a bag that can keep up with your lifestyle. The glossy, textured leather gives it a luxurious finish.
Sarah Haran
Mini D 2-in-1 Patent Leather
£420
Ganni – Leopard Print with Major Attitude
Bou Mini Leopard-Print Leather Top-handle Bag – £320
Ganni knows how to make an entrance, and the Bou Mini Leopard-Print Leather Top-handle Bag is a prime example. The twisted top handle with its knotted end and bold leopard print adds some serious attitude!
Ganni
Bou Mini Leopard-Print Leather Top-handle Bag
£320
Furla – Petite, Powerful, and Perfect for 2025
1927 Mini Top-handle Bag in Nuvola – £395
Furla’s 1927 Mini is a sleek little number that brings high-impact in a small package. The twist closure and iconic Furla Arch logo make it instantly recognisable, while the light-textured leather gives it a refined finish. It’s the kind of bag that, even though it’s petite, still gets noticed. Whether you wear it crossbody or hold it by hand, this top-handle bag can make any outfit feel just that bit more special.
Furla
1927 Mini Top-handle Bag in Nuvola
£395
Marc Jacobs – Your Go-To Bag for Minimalism
The Mini Sack Bag in Camel – £350
For a minimalist approach, Marc Jacobs The Mini Sack is a beauty in its simplicity. This full-grain leather top-handle bag is clean and fuss-free. The camel hue feels fresh but grounded, this is an ideal everyday bag.
Marc Jacobs
The Mini Sack Bag in Camel
£350
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